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Recommended list of Justice Of Peace / Solemnizer

Friday 16 January 2015 | 00:32 | 0 comments

As mentioned in previous posts, I'm getting hitched on 27th June 2015. Both customary and solemnisation will be held on the same day.

Solemnisation can't be held without a Solemnizer and being 5 months+ ahead after reading horror stories of people unable to get any Solemnizers even half a year ahead, I started sourcing slowly few months back.

I simply just googled recommended solemnizers and usually the popular ones pop up. It was such a huge headache searching for one. I don't have much criteria on my JP, just have to see already 顺眼 can already.

I read horror stories about some JPs asking for extra angpao etc and I wouldn't want it to happen on my big day and spoil my mood. I emailed a number of populars JPs and they were all unable to officiate my marriage because either they were fully booked (more bridezilla than me?!) or they will be overseas (My big day is during June). Roarrrrrr!

Here are some JPs I emailed and the response:

1) Mr Phua Tan Tee

Emailed him on 1st October'14 since he's really popular and as expected, he wasn't able to solemnise our marriage. He replied my email in less than 2 hours so I guess he's considered prompt.

2) Mr Peter Lee

Emailed him on 1st October'14 since he's really popular also and he replied my email in less than 2 hours also. He mentioned that his license is due to renewal by end of year so he couldn't give me a confirm answer and I emailed him again on 9th January 2015 and unfortunately his license is not renewed and is no longer doing solemnisation anymore. However on his last reply he got my name, Shirley, wrong as Serene. That's small matter so yah, BTBs looking for JPs you will know you don't have to email him if you wish to find him ☺

3) Professor Yu Shi Ming

Emailed him on 25th November 2014 and he replied on the same day less than an hour. However he mentioned it's too early to say and ask me to check with him again 3 months before my big day.

4) Mr Chiang Heng Liang

Emailed him on 1st October'14 since he's really popular too and he replied my email 10 hours later. However, he also mentioned it's still early for him and he might be involve in SG50 celebrations and organizations hence cannot commit to my date. Suggested me to check back with him some time in Feb / March when he have a better feel of the events and plans.

5) Professor Leo Tan Wee Hin

Emailed him on 16th January 2015 and received his reply in an hour time. But he mention he expects to be away most of June hence unable to commit.

6) Mr Koh Kok Weng

Chanced upon Nadnut's Blog and SMS him but he couldn't make it.

7) Mr Teo Chong Tee

SMSed him and received a reply in about an hour time but he will be overseas on my date hence can't officiate for me either.

8) Mr Phang Tai Heng

Called him and told him about my date and time. But he mentioned date is ok time not ok. Really sad lah, I really like his grandfather look. HAHAHA!

9) Mr. Wee Pang Kiat

After Mr Phang mention he can't solemnize at my timing he positively recommended Mr Wee to me. Can't seems to find much reviews except chancing on here. Added blog owner on facebook and ask for reviews and it was a positive one so I went ahead and call. And FINALLY! He can solemnize our marriage ☺ He even advised me on his license number and what to do after I do my e-filing on 27th March 2015 which is the earliest date I can e-file☺ He also advised that he will meet me and my HTB after ROM has done all documents verification.

I do sincerely hope there won't be any glitches during this period till my big day though as it's still 5 months away. *Cross fingers*

So yeah, that's my process of searching for a JP. Goodluck to yours ☺